Call to action: Foster generosity in the systems you create.
Clay Shirky explains that humans are self-maximizing beings. We find the best way of optimizing available resources, tools and opportunity. He gives examples of social tools on both sides of the creative spectrum: LOLCats and Ushahidi.
The best part was when he summarized a research that proves that fear and punishment can change human behavior for the worse. The surprising bit is that the change extends through time even after the negative stimulus has been taken away.
Showing posts with label creativity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label creativity. Show all posts
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Lewis Pugh on Achieving Goals & Success
Call to action: Reassess and change as radically as necessary.
Lewis Pugh swam to the North Pole and then swam across a lake on Mt. Everest. Immediately after accomplishing task 1, he vowed to "never again" swim in freezing waters. He got inspired and tried to swim again in melted glacier water, but failed. He tried again and succeeded. He changed his mindset because he realized that:
1. If something worked before, it doesn't mean it will work all the time.
2. Peaceful forward movement could be more effective than speed and aggression.
This reminds of the pilot episode of Avatar The Last Airbender.
Sokka: "Fun?! You can't fight fire benders with fun!"
Anh: "You should try it sometime."
Lewis Pugh swam to the North Pole and then swam across a lake on Mt. Everest. Immediately after accomplishing task 1, he vowed to "never again" swim in freezing waters. He got inspired and tried to swim again in melted glacier water, but failed. He tried again and succeeded. He changed his mindset because he realized that:
1. If something worked before, it doesn't mean it will work all the time.
2. Peaceful forward movement could be more effective than speed and aggression.
This reminds of the pilot episode of Avatar The Last Airbender.
Sokka: "Fun?! You can't fight fire benders with fun!"
Anh: "You should try it sometime."
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Jennifer Lin with a Piano Improv
Call to action: Master the components you know.
You'd want to watch from 16:55 where she does the improvisation with a bit of assistance from no less than Goldie Hawn. I believe that creativity in anything comes from knowing and then mastering the basic components and then looking for ways in combining and connecting all those components. In literature, authors use words, poets use imagery, painters use color, musicians use notes, videographers use light, animators use pixels, game designers use game dynamics, chefs use taste and texture. It goes on and on. Most artists I know cannot explain their art or talent. I think it's time they do.
Here's one of the books that has helped me in every aspect of my life. The Artist's Way at Work: Riding the Dragon. It's possibly one of my favorite books ever.
You'd want to watch from 16:55 where she does the improvisation with a bit of assistance from no less than Goldie Hawn. I believe that creativity in anything comes from knowing and then mastering the basic components and then looking for ways in combining and connecting all those components. In literature, authors use words, poets use imagery, painters use color, musicians use notes, videographers use light, animators use pixels, game designers use game dynamics, chefs use taste and texture. It goes on and on. Most artists I know cannot explain their art or talent. I think it's time they do.
Here's one of the books that has helped me in every aspect of my life. The Artist's Way at Work: Riding the Dragon. It's possibly one of my favorite books ever.
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